Land Rover DC100 Concept

DC100 is the thought-provoking concept
that captures the renowned rugged, dependable, adventurous spirit of
Land Rover for the modern world. It brings together class-leading
all-terrain technologies, high-tech materials, cutting edge design and
has Land Rover capability at its heart.

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An expedition-ready version of the Land
Rover DC100 concept vehicle is helping to shape the future of the
iconic Defender line. Outfitted with an air-intake snorkel for wading,
roof mounted equipment rack, and an integrated winch; this study in
design is well equipped to explore the possibility of returning the
Defender to the U.S. market.

Design cues for the 21st century share
much of what made the original so distinctive. It all begins with the
signature round lamps and prominent grill that form the honest Defender
'face'. Short overhangs for extreme approach and departure angles, an
upright windscreen, vertical panels, and strong shoulder line complete a
design predicated on capability.

Technological advancements have been
incorporated to simplify driving off-road while continuing to push Land
Rover capability forward. The Terrain-i system shows whatever lies ahead
as an intelligent topographical map displayed with 3D imagery. Wade Aid
utilizes sonar sensors in bumpers and side mirrors to measure water
depth while fording streams. And Terrain Response® has gotten a makeover
with a new automatic version that eliminates the need for drivers to
select a setting.

The DC100 concept also explores new
territory in sustainability. An Intelligent Twin-Solenoid Stop/Start
system is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission to ease future
hybridization. Additionally, a Driveline Disconnect system automatically
disengages four-wheel drive and does so physically, rather than
electronically, to reduce friction losses. Despite this true decoupling,
the system can almost instantaneously reengage drive.

While the ultimate destination for
Defender is still unknown, the DC100 concept charges ahead,
reinvigorating the line that lives in every Land Rover vehicle.